Creative Platforms

FINAL SESSION
In this session

What has been covered

Essential information - what to hand-in &
EXAMPLES
Module Blog
http://creative-platforms.tumblr.com/
Regular updates

sessions uploaded

handbook / presentation sheet / checklist

etc

examples of student work

Moodle duplication of blog content
We have covered
Week 1 - Introduction to Unit / Assessment /
Marking
To enable students to present a coherent account of
their professional work and experience enabling them
to demonstrate their skills to prospective employers or
other educational establishments.

Students individually will produce a CV and Showreel/

Business Card in an agreed, pitched and appropriate
format to highly professional standards.
They will also be required to back up working
processes in an accompanying journal.
We have covered
Session - Introduction to Unit / Assessment /
Marking
Marked on : 100% Coursework

Artefact70% - Showreel/Working Journal

Individual students will produce a portfolio of work in
an appropriate medium.

Artefact30%CV/Business Card/Working Journal

Individual students will PRODUCE an industry pitched
CV and Business Card intended for their career path
after graduation.
Handbook on blog
and Moodle
We have covered
Session - SHOWREELS - WHY & WRITING A CV FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY

This is used for the best representation of your

capabilities to a potential employer/client.
Can take many forms - DVD/Website/Printed/
Packaging/
Quality over Quantity
IMPORTANT to Research your industry - what are
skills to they want to see demonstrated?

GOOD TO COVER AS MANY AS POSSIBLE

We have covered
Session - Cvs, SkillSet and What an Employer is
Looking For?
Based on your industry research CV needs to be
pitched and playing to your strengths.
Keep it 2 pages MAX / name, contact details/
profile/relevant experience/skillset/education/
employment/interests/full references/footnote
with name etc
We have covered
Session - CV Examples and Blogs
Shown a range of CVs that were pitched and
well designed.

Creation of Blogs - regular progress and

processes MUST be shown.

Remember to be inventive and unique with how

you display (videos screen shots)

Have lots of examples of research and create

Vimeo, You Tube, Flickr accounts
We have covered
Session - GETTING ONLINE | SOCIAL MEDIA | SAVVY

Importance of getting your work online

Using social media to gain exposure and

feedback

Being savvy with technology in your area and

utilising this with your work / exposure

Session - SHOWREEL EXAMPLES

Various examples from past students and current students/
other educational establishments global
We have covered
Presentations of
Creative Platforms Presentation of Progress

In order for you to have feedback on this unit you will need to demonstrate your progress

work to date for

and show examples of how this has been achieved through industry research, processes
and your individual production of content.

The presentation can take the form of:

feedback
1. A Video Screen Recording - using software like QuickTime, Camtasia etc. Record your
work online - via your blog, videos, animations, sound, software, research . .
2. Powerpoint or Apple Keynote
3. Prezi

To be available on your blogs by Friday 3rd February 2017

Need to demonstrate evidence of the following:

Discuss and outline the industry you wish to work in
BE SPECIFIC ABOUT INDUSTRY / ROLES / JOB PROFILE EXAMPLES / SKILLS SET NEEDED

SHOWREEL / CV/ BUSINESS CARD PRODUCTION Describe the processes of conception, design and
production, including journal keeping (online blog)
INITIAL IDEAS - SKETCHES, STORYBOARDS ETC, SCREENGRABS USING SOFTWARE, HARDWARE / PROVIDE
WEB ADDRESS OF YOUR BLOG AND EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU HAVE USED IT - SCREENSHOTS. WEBSITE
DESIGN & PRODUCTION.

Please evaluate the strengths & weaknesses of your work

WHAT IS YOUR STRONGEST SKILL SET AND PROVIDE EXAMPLES / YOUR WEAKEST

Provide evidence of research

SHOW RESEARCH OF SHOWREELS IN YOUR INDUSTRY / BUSINESS CARDS AND CVS / SKILL SET NEEDED

What work needs to be done to complete your showreel/CV/Business Cards?

TRY TO BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE - EVEN PROVIDE A TIME SHEET OR ACTION PLAN.

Either Maximum of 15 slides if Powerpoint, Keynote or Prezi or Maximum 15 Min video.

Please email me by 3pm on Friday 3rd February 2017 with a link to your
presentation. I will then look through your presentations and email you
feedback.

see the resources page on the blog for examples of presentations from previous students on this unit.
http://creative-platforms.tumblr.com/resources
claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk
We have covered
CREATIVE PLATFORMS - CHECKLIST

Checklist
ACTION DONE YET TO DO

TO PUT IN BLOG
In-depth research of industry - job
prospects / roles / skills needed
etc

Samples of your work

Evidence of feedback from

industry - try to get contacts

Skills and Strengths

Development of work - CV

Screengrabs - video and or stills

of work in progress

SWOT Analysis

Development of work - Business

Cards

Development of work - Showreels

- website / video / print
(whatever your industry wants to
see)

Idea Production and Processes

for all elements

Sketches and Concepts

Mock-Ups

Evidence of Testing

Consistent appearance with all

elements

Professional presentation of work

Software Analysis

Blog - Regular updating

We have covered
Suggested Format for CV

Suggested CV
Name / Contact Details / Date of Birth / Driving Status (TV/FILM) / Website url. Website and Email the same
Profile/Statement - positive, concise mention industry experience
Use bold to make priority words stand out
Relevant Industry Experience - list credits, company etc
Skill Set - Most relevant first

Format and Content

Education
Employment
Interests & Achievements
References X 2 - 1 Industry and 1 Academic

Name / Tel / Email as footnote bottom of each page

Font and Layout is important

Hold it away from you does it balance well?
Important parts stand out?
Does it photocopy well?
Check spelling, grammar do not reply on spellcheck
Relevant info given priority
Max 2 pages - ideally 1
Design layout on paper first - look for inspiration and make it industry pitched
MS Word is fine BUT greater control in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
Turn into PDF to send via email.
Use good quality paper for printed version.

Example printed portfolio/CV combined Example column layout

We have covered
RECAP SESSION - progress, presentations

Drop-Ins feedback on work, research and

development
Finishing off work
Go through checklist & CV Format/Content

Update blog

Test your showreels - feedback from industry

Quality control

Consistent elements
examples of current
student work - blogs
https://billiesfilmblog.tumblr.com/
http://kellykingcp.tumblr.com/
http://thecreativeritsema.tumblr.com/
https://henrydesirafilmmaker.tumblr.com/
 examples of current
student work - identity
http://www.kevinreading.net/
https://www.henrydesira.co.uk/
 What to Hand-In?
Think of the presentation - quality paper used
for CV / Business Cards

Packing of showreel - dvd cover / dvd face

cover / if website then obviously this would
be on business card to advertise

The office might staple through your work so

remember an envelope / box to avoid this

A4 sheet of paper - landscape with your blog

address added.
How you showcase
your work is not just
about the content on
your website, cd/dvd
- the whole package.

Presentation quality
is
important - be
consistent.
Needs to be consistent and
ideally have all avenues
covered - online/offline
What to Hand-In?
You do not have to print out your blog pages
just the url - cut and paste onto an A4 sheet
of paper.

print room in Anglesea Building can print a

design onto a cd/dvd if needed

Allow time for cards to arrive - 7-10 days

Important to:

Be Consistent with look & feel in all elements -

including social media, film titles, website design -
CV, Business Cards

Your email same as website url

check and double check this & typos, grammar

etc
NAME/ID
CREATIVE PLATFORMS MARKING CRITERIA
Go through marking sheet
in handbook
100% COURSEWORK High marks will be awarded for innovative overall design, production and
presentation of the Showreel, CV and Business Card.

ARTEFACT(SHOWREEL) / SUPPORTING JOURNAL 70%

Structure: Are the artefacts logical and relevant to the intended audience and are they eectively ordered?

http://creative-platforms.tumblr.com/handouts
Style: Is the content uent, appropriate and free from repetition? Do the artefacts have a consistent and professional
appearance?
Self Awareness: Do the artefacts present your strengths eectively? Is evidence for these strengths presented
through relevant examples?
Quality of Presentation: Professional designed standard and pitched to the intended audience
Journal Evidence - Does it reect the working creative processes, key concerns, issues and solutions of the artefacts?
Evidence of appropriate research for the intended audience?

CV / BUSINESS CARD 30%

Structure: Are the artefacts logical and relevant to the intended audience and are they eectively ordered?
Style: Is the content uent, appropriate and free from repetition? Do the artefacts have a consistent and professional
appearance?
Self Awareness: Do the artefacts present your strengths eectively? Is evidence for these strengths presented
through relevant examples?
Quality of Presentation: Professional designed standard and pitched to the intended audience
Journal Evidence - Does it reect the working creative processes, key concerns, issues and solutions of the artefacts?
Evidence of appropriate research for the intended audience?

Marker: Claire Sambrook Moderator: Rod Jecote MARK

examples of previous
student work

go through
http://creative-platforms.tumblr.com/
resources
Examples of work - logos
email and website the same
Examples of work - websites
Examples of work - websites
http://marciepettitt.tumblr.com/
http://jakeainsworthportfolio.tumblr.com/
http://jamesleighf.tumblr.com/
Examples of
work
http://matildazeldadray.tumblr.com/
http://marycohenportfolio.tumblr.com/
http://lukeobrienuk.tumblr.com/
http://charlieoconnorcreativeplatforms.tumblr.com/
http://pb-cv.tumblr.com/
http://ottorizzo.tumblr.com/
Examples of work
Examples of work
Examples of work
Examples of websites from film-makers, designers,
content marketing
http://www.mickeysmith.ie/
https://www.superrb.com/
http://www.anthonychiaravallo.com/
http://melaniedaveid.com/
https://paulbatesstudios.co.uk/
IMPORTANT DATE
Hand-In Monday 15th May by 3pm
CT Admin Office
I will NOT be available to see you after drop-
in session on 30th March due to marking
period. I may be able to look very briefly
through work via email but time is limited.